Nigeria
Head of Project Management Unit: TBA
Email address: gcip-nigeria@cchubnigeria.com
Joined GCIP since 2021
Why should I join GCIP?
The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) is a United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)-led programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), promoting cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship to address the most pressing climate and environmental challenges. In Nigeria, GCIP is implemented in collaboration with the Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) and the Government of Nigeria, represented by the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (FMSTI) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Cleantech enterprises can lead the transition toward sustainable low-carbon economies while creating new jobs and empowering women and youth. Despite having limitless potential for innovation, cleantech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find it difficult to bring their cleantech solutions to market because they face serious commercialization and scale-up barriers, encountering the technical and financial “valley of death”.
GCIP bridges this “valley of death” by providing competition-based business acceleration services for innovative cleantech start-ups and SMEs, linking enterprises to private sector investors and fostering enabling innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Joining the GCIP accelerator programme gives you the opportunity to be part of an emerging cleantech community in Nigeria that includes key players such as the government, business institutions and investors, innovation experts and tech enthusiasts. Make an impact through your innovation and get access to a wide network of industry experts and leaders. GCIP’s guiding principle is to provide equal opportunities for women and men to lead, participate in and benefit from GCIP interventions. We make sure that our acceleration, mentoring and upscaling services are accessible to everyone.
What is Nigeria GCIP?
Nigeria’s contribution to global climate change is relatively small, though non-negligible: in 2018, an estimated 104.3 MtCO2 were emitted from fossil fuel combustion (roughly the same amount as Austria and Hungary combined).
As pointed out by the Doing Business in Nigeria 2018 report, the business environment in Nigeria has improved in recent years. However, the country still faces challenges in diversifying its economy and making it easy to start and grow a business. Entrepreneurs (start-ups and SMEs) in Nigeria face several barriers, including a lack of an enabling policy and regulatory framework, limited access to early-stage finance, lack of public awareness of the potential of cleantech, shortage of entrepreneurial skills and lack of strategic coordination among key cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (CIEE) players. In Nigeria, GCIP aims to nurture cleantech innovators for a greener and smarter future. GCIP interventions contribute to the country’s efforts to tackle the above-mentioned challenges, foster economic development and promote job creation by supporting the SME sector and mainstreaming renewable energy technologies, thereby improving energy access.
The project focuses on cleantech start-ups and SMEs working on exciting and disruptive solutions in the following key areas: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Beneficiation, Green Buildings, Transportation, Advanced Materials and Chemicals. Cleantech start-ups and SMEs whose solutions support the efforts to improve energy access in underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. GCIP provides added value for domestic economic and industrial development by bridging the gap between cleantech innovators and investors, paving the way for new business opportunities.
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GCIP 2022
Consistent Energy Limited is a rooftop solar energy company that aims to displace generators by promoting the SolarDirect brand. Established in 2015, the company offers affordable, reliable, and clean solar energy solutions to small businesses, residential properties, schools, and offices. […]
GCIP 2022
WasteBazaar is a Clean-Tech Social Enterprise focused on addressing the waste management crisis in African communities. They utilize digital technology and social innovation to drive sustainable development and fight poverty. Through their mobile app, WasteBazaar offers real-time access to affordable […]
GCIP 2022
Scrapays is a recycling platform that rewards individuals and businesses for their recyclable materials. They offer same-day pickup services and provide opportunities for users to become agents or collectors and earn commissions. Scrapays helps users track the value of their […]
GCIP 2022
KoolBoks is a company that specializes in solar-powered refrigeration solutions. Their flagship product, the Koolhome Freezer, offers reliable refrigeration even in the absence of power supply. With a focus on light, energy, and refrigeration, KoolBoks harnesses the sun’s energy to […]
GCIP 2022
Retreasure Global Solutions is a social enterprise dedicated to simplifying the local recovery and utilization of recyclables. With a strong belief in the concept of “one man’s trash is another’s treasure,” they aim to transform waste into valuable resources. Through […]
GCIP 2022
Ceneco is an innovative and eco-friendly energy company specializing in customized solar energy and efficient lighting solutions. They offer reliable and cost-effective off-grid, on-grid, and hybrid solar power systems for residential, commercial, and government sectors, as well as public lighting […]
GCIP 2022
Ecobarter is a waste recycling company that allows individuals to use their waste materials as a form of currency. By recycling plastics, papers, metals, and beverage cans, customers can earn points that can be redeemed for various benefits. These benefits […]
GCIP 2022
Sirius-X Energy is a sustainable energy firm specializing in solar and wind energy conversion. With a team of skilled and experienced professionals, the company aims to bring innovative solar wind hybrid systems to the Nigerian renewable energy market and Sub-Saharan […]
GCIP 2022
Lightsup Energy Solutions offers cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for clean water and renewable energy in rural communities in the developing world. Their model ensures financial sustainability while enabling communities to transition to affordable solar power. By utilizing innovative technology […]
GCIP 2022
First Electric is a leading company in the sustainable energy industry in Nigeria, offering affordable and reliable solar power solutions. Founded in 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria, First Electric’s mission is to drive the widespread adoption of sustainable energy solutions across […]
GCIP 2022
Clean Technology Hub is a pioneering hybrid hub in Africa dedicated to the research, development, demonstration, and incubation of clean energy ideas, technologies, and resources. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Abuja, the hub serves as a focal point for […]
GCIP 2022
Armogrid Power Limited is a company based in Nigeria that aims to bridge the energy access gap by providing cost-effective and efficient renewable energy storage systems, specifically lithium-ion batteries. Nigeria, with a significant energy supply crisis, faces a large energy […]
GCIP 2022
Fascinate Technologies is a tech startup dedicated to addressing environmental pollution and promoting effective waste management through the introduction of smart waste bins. The company aims to provide innovative solutions for waste management in Nigeria’s private and public spaces. The […]
GCIP 2022
PaperBagsByEbees is a company that specializes in providing unlimited custom packaging solutions in a variety of styles and folds. They offer a range of boxes and packaging options suitable for various industries, including food, agro, and fashion. Customers can expect […]
GCIP 2022
KatexPower is a company dedicated to addressing the heavy reliance on fossil fuel generators for electricity supply in Nigeria. Their mission is to provide sustainable energy solutions and electrify households with plug and play solar home systems. KatexPower offers a […]
GCIP 2022
Reeddi is a climate-tech company that is dedicated to bridging the accessibility gap through sustainable and innovative solutions. Their products empower individuals to live sustainably while improving their quality of life. Recognized as one of the best inventions of 2021, […]
GCIP 2022
ThinkBikes Nigeria is a revolutionary bike sharing service that operates in higher institutions, estates, and factories across Nigeria. They offer electric bicycles through their mobile app, providing users with a stylish and enjoyable way to move around. With a focus […]
GCIP 2022
Trashcoin is a pioneering digital and decentralized trash company focused on creating a global plastic recycling system. Positioned as the only African AI-powered recycling company, Trashcoin facilitates decentralized waste collection through direct incentives. Their solution involves giving plastic waste tangible […]
GCIP 2022
SaveWorld Energy Limited is a renewable energy and electrical installations company specializing in solar power solutions. They provide services such as solar power installations, solar boreholes, and solar home installations. Their goal is to deploy clean, sustainable, and affordable alternative […]
GCIP 2022
Afrinet Power Tech is dedicated to providing clean energy solutions and improving access to reliable power in underserved communities. With a significant portion of Nigeria’s population lacking regular electricity access, the company focuses on decentralized solar home systems and mini-grids […]
GCIP 2022
Afru Energy Solutions is a versatile company that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions and services. They offer a wide range of products and services, including the sales and installation of electrical appliances, solar panels, wind turbines, inverters, batteries, and […]
GCIP 2022
Scraptop is a socially conscious for-profit enterprise dedicated to transforming bio-waste into organic and sustainable fertilizer. With their unique proprietary formula, they prioritize the promotion of arable land, waste monetization, and improved food production quality through a waste-agro synergy approach. […]
GCIP 2022
Kipitfresh is a pioneering solution aimed at reducing food waste and improving access to uncontaminated food in Nigeria. With a focus on cold technology, they offer solar-powered mobile reefers, refrigerated trucks, and cold storage services for fruit farmers. By addressing […]
GCIP 2022
Osquareteck Ltd is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric mobility. They specialize in building affordable, convenient, safe, and connected electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure. Their electric powertrains offer superior performance, providing more power and torque for faster acceleration. Additionally, […]